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The Soundtrack to a Movement

The Soundtrack to a Movement

Wed, 4/4/2012

"Because the movement needs music..."

After Volume 1 both enlightened and motivated us to take to the streets, Wyatt Closs got back to work compiling some of the best suggestions from listeners into "Occupy Sound Volume 2." Check out the latest compilation, with tracks from Steve Earle, NERD, Kanye West, John Lennon and the Temptations, among others. Coming soon: Volume 3 of "Occupy Sound" will feature only original tunes. To get down, send tracks to occupysound@rebuildthedream.com.

 

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